Methods: 22 healthy untrained men (Mean age 34+/− 7 years; mean height 181.7+/− 6.9 cm;
mean weight 80.6+/− 6.4 kg; BMI: 24.5+/− 1.3) with no prior history of knee, low back or neck …

Abstract Andersen, LL, Jay, K, Andersen, CH, Jakobsen, MD, Sundstrup, E, Topp, R, and
Behm, DG. Acute effects of massage or active exercise in relieving muscle soreness …

Context: Sport massage is often used to help prepare for exercise, expedite recovery from
muscle soreness, and enhance athletic performance. However, the effect of sport massage …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine if post-exercise massage has an
effect on delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and physical performance in women …

Objective: Sport massage, a manual therapy for muscle and soft tissue pain and weakness,
is a popular and widely used modality for recovery after intense exercise. Our objective is to …

Many coaches, athletes and sports medicine personnel hold the belief, based on
observations and experiences, that massage can provide several benefits to the body such …

Background Roller massagers are popular devices that are used to improve range of motion
(ROM), enhance recovery from muscle soreness, and reduce pain under acute conditions …

BACKGROUND: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a frequent problem after
unaccustomed exercise. No universally accepted treatment exists. Massage therapy is often …

Context: Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) describes muscle pain and tenderness
that typically develop several hours postexercise and consist of predominantly eccentric …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the physiological and psychological
effects of massage on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Methods: Eighteen …